The story of IAS officer Deepak Meena reflects the challenges and dedication required to achieve success in India’s UPSC examination, a gateway to prestigious civil service positions. His journey, marked by commitment and resilience, exemplifies the rigorous path taken by those aspiring to serve the nation.
Born on July 15, 1986, in Rajasthan, Meena pursued a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and started his career at Tata Steel. Despite the promising opportunities in the private sector, Meena chose to prepare for the UPSC exam. His hard work and dedication paid off when he cleared the exam in 2011. Meena underwent training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie and was assigned to the Uttar Pradesh cadre after completing his training in 2012.
Throughout his career, Meena has held various significant roles:
- Served in Aligarh and later as Joint Magistrate in Azamgarh, Saharanpur, and Aligarh.
- Held the position of Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Agra, Mainpuri, and Saharanpur.
- Appointed District Magistrate (DM) of Shravasti from April 2017 to June 2019, and later transferred to Siddharth Nagar.
- Since April 14, 2022, Meena has been serving as the District Magistrate of Meerut.
Recently, Meena came under scrutiny from Uttar Pradesh Minister Dharmpal Singh Saini during a meeting at Vikas Bhawan in Meerut. The Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of key departmental officers and criticized Meena for not ensuring their attendance. Despite facing criticism, his career has demonstrated dedication to public service and his ability to handle the complexities of high-profile administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh.
IAS officer Deepak Meena’s journey from a private sector career to an esteemed civil service role is a testament to the challenges and responsibilities of the IAS and the unwavering dedication needed to navigate the demands of public administration effectively.
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